Position Overview:
We at ShyftLabs are seeking a highly motivated and curious Software Developer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for young professionals who are excited to learn, eager to build, and passionate about working on real-world challenges in a fast-paced, agile environment. The successful candidate will be highly technical, with a knack for solving complex problems, and a high level of curiosity.
Job Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable full-stack applications, APIs, and cloud-based services
Build and enhance AI-powered features using LLMs, AI agents, vector databases, and related technologies to improve user experiences and business workflows
Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with technical and business objectives
Participate in solution design, technical planning, estimation, and feature implementation throughout the software development lifecycle
Write clean, secure, and maintainable code while following engineering best practices, testing standards, and code review processes
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, documentation, and development workflows
Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and continuous improvement of development processes and platform capabilities
Work within Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, QA, and Product teams
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, AI frameworks, and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous product improvement
Qualifications:
2-5 years of professional software development experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Go, or similar modern programming languages
Experience building full-stack applications using modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, etc.) and backend APIs/services
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), databases (SQL/NoSQL), Git, CI/CD, and Agile development practices
Experience using AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and integrating LLM or AI APIs into applications
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable code
Passion for learning new technologies and staying current with modern software engineering and AI trends
$70,000 - $110,000 a year
Why You'll Love Working at ShyftLabs
Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days per week in our downtown Toronto office.
Comprehensive Benefits: 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents from day one.
Growth & Learning: Continuous learning opportunities and influence over technical direction.
